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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Hosted 18th BRICS Summit from September 12 to September 13, 2026 in New Delhi 
India under the Presidency of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, successfully hosted the 18th edition of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit, held under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” from September 12 to September 13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.

• This year’s summit marked India’s 4th Chairship of BRICS, previously, it hosted the summit in 2012, 2016 and 2021.

Key Highlights:
Key Pillars: 2026 BRICS Summit was structured around 4 main pillars i.e. Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
PM Modi Addressed Session: While addressing the BRIC leaders’ outreach summit, PM Narendra Modi cautioned that “the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals” could impede progress and emphasized the need for “inclusivity”.

• Key Initiatives: During the session, PM Modi announced a series of initiatives such as: BRICS Integrated Early Warning System (EWS) for prevention of and response of infectious diseases; BRICS Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation framework; BRICS Incubator Network, Startup Innovation Fund, BRICS Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) portal; Digital Centre for Smart Grids and Energy Storage, Urban Mobility Hub (UMH); and Centres of Excellence(CoEs) for Agro-Ecology and Regenerative Agriculture.

Key Proposal by China: Xi Jinping, President of China, proposed 5-point action plan aimed to boost cooperation in manufacturing, trade and technology across member states.

• Open-Source AI: As part of the 5-point initiative, China proposed  to establish an open-source AI community, which will support cooperation in developing and applying large Language Models (LLMs); conduct specialised AI seminars and training courses, and build an open ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Release of Two Commemorative Stamps: On the sidelines of BRICS Summit, PM  Modi unveiled two commemorative postage stamps marking 20 years of BRICS cooperation.

• Design and Inscription: “BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026” / “ब्रिक्स: सहयोग के दो दशक, 2006–2026” inscribed on the newly released commemorative stamps, celebrating the evolution of BRICS as a valuable platform for dialogue and cooperation.

Key Outcome: The key outcome of the BRICS 2026 Summit was the unanimous adoption of “New Delhi Declaration”, outlining key global issues ranging from trade and terrorism, to AI and institutional reform.
Key Initiatives under  Declaration:  Some of the key initiative outlined in the declaration:

• Space Sector: The newly adopted declaration acknowledged the progress made in finalizing the amendment to the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation (RSSC) agreement; and finalization of a draft for Terms of Reference (ToR) for the BRICS Space Council.
• Health: The declaration proposed the establishment of a network of training hubs and CoEs for mental health wellness, with Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) to serve as the coordinating centre.; BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle and the BRICS Roadmap for the Joint Initiative on Healthy Lifestyle Promotion (2026-29),  to address the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)-related challenges; establishment of BRICS Expert Working Group (WG) on Traditional and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) under the BRICS Health Track.
• Agriculture: BRICS countries announced 4 new agriculture initiatives like:  the establishment of Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience and Productivity and Digital Agriculture; establishment of BRICS-AGRIN (Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources, and Information Network), a collaborative, non-binding and farmer-centric framework.

PLFS Monthly Bulletin – August 2026: UR declined to 5.0% in August 2026
In September 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin: August 2026, 17th in the series covering both urban and rural areas.

• The overall unemployment rate (UR) among persons of age 15 years and above declined marginally from 5.1% in July, 2026 to 5.0% in August, 2026.

Key Findings:
Sample Size: At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total number of 3,70,160 persons surveyed.

• The number of persons surveyed in rural areas was 2,11,353 and 1,58,807 in urban areas.

LFPR: The overall LFPR for persons aged 15 years and above increased to 55.6% in August 2026, from 55.4% in July 2026.
WPR: The overall WPR increased from 52.5% in July, 2026 to 52.8% in August, 2026 driven by increased workforce participation in rural areas.

Dryland Congress 2026 Concludes in New Delhi with Adoption of Delhi Declaration on Drylands
In September 2026, the three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi, Delhi, with the adoption of the ‘Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D)’ on the final day, calling for stronger South–South and triangular cooperation to advance sustainable solutions for dryland agriculture.

• The Congress was organised under the theme “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation,” focusing on collaborative approaches to sustainable dryland development.

About Dryland Congress 2026:
Organised by: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

• The event also marked 50 years of the ICAR–ICRISAT partnership.

Co-Chairs: The Congress was co-chaired by Dr. D.K. Yadava, Deputy Director General (DG), Crop Science, ICAR, and Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General (DDG), Research & Innovation, ICRISAT, who presented the key outcomes and recommendations from the three-day deliberations.
Focus Areas: The Congress focused on sustainable dryland agriculture, food security, climate resilience, and resilient agri-food systems through knowledge exchange, technology sharing, and scaling of innovative solutions.
MoUs: The Congress witnessed the announcement of new agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Global Crop Diversity Trust and ICRISAT signed MoUs with Avior Life Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Wipro Limited, and the district administrations of Angul and Rayagada, Odisha.
ISSCA Global Awards 2026: The Congress also hosted the inaugural International Solidarity for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) Global Awards 2026, which received 170 nominations from 34 countries. The awards recognised scalable agricultural innovations from across the Global South.

Sports Ministry Constitutes Task Force to Assess Formula 1 Revival in India 
In September 2026, Union Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS)  announced a 10-member Task Force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving Formula 1 (F1) in India and prepare a roadmap for the sustainable growth of motorsports. The Task Force will explore the feasibility of hosting an F1 Grand Prix in 2028. 

• The Task Force will be headed by Yugal Kishore Joshi, Programme Director and Adviser, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and will include Kunal, Joint Secretary, Department of Sports.

Highlights of the Sports Ministry’s Task Force: 
Members: The Task Force will include representatives from the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra Governments, Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Madras International Circuit (MIC), Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) and a technical expert nominated by FMSCI.
Taxation & PPP: The panel will examine taxation-related challenges that contributed to F1’s earlier exit from India and explore suitable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for motorsports development.
Benefits: It will assess the economic, tourism, investment and international benefits of hosting major motorsport events and identify the required infrastructure and operational needs.

VIMARSH 2026: Union Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Initiatives for MSMEs, Start-ups in Defence Sector 
In September 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), unveiled a series of policy initiatives aimed at reducing technical and financial entry barriers for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and deep-tech start-ups in the defence sector, at the ‘VIMARSH 2026’, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-Industry Synergy Meet, held under the theme ‘Varta se Vikas’,  in New Delhi, Delhi.
Key Initiatives Launched:
Framework to Support MSMEs & Startups: A new framework was introduced to provide direct funding, incubation support and dedicated access to DRDO testing facilities for MSMEs and start-ups.
Sharing Software Source Code: In addition, a standardised and secure framework for sharing software source codes with licensee industries was introduced to advance software-defined defence capabilities and address technology obsolescence.
Transfer of Technology Agreements: Also, 09 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToTs) were handed over to 13 manufacturing partners.
Strategic MoUs: Also, strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged between the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) to expand industry networks and promote participation at the grassroots level.
MoU Between DRDO and QCI: In addition, the DRDO signed a contract with the Quality Council of India (QCI)  for System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) version 2.0 aimed to set standards for the manufacturing maturity of domestic defence enterprises.
Development of GaN: As per the MoD’s annual report for 2025-26, a group of scientists led by Dr. Meena Mishara, Director of DRDO’s Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), developed by indigenous Gallium Nitride (GaN) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) technology for high-frequency defence applications.

DoRD and PFRDA Sign MoU to Expand Pension Coverage in Rural India 
In September 2026, the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand pension awareness, enrolment and retirement-security support among rural households through a dedicated network of ‘Pension Sakhis’.

• The MoU was signed by Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary, DoRD, and Sumeet Kaur Kapoor, Executive Director, PFRDA, in the presence of Rohit Kansal, Secretary, DoRD.

Highlights of the Partnership:
Pension Sakhi Network:  The initiative will leverage the women-led Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) network, including Banking Correspondent (BC) Sakhis and trained community resource persons, to provide pension awareness, financial literacy, enrolment and post-enrolment support.
Target Beneficiaries: Pension Sakhis will support Self Help Group (SHG) members, rural women, Lakhpati Didis and other underserved communities through information, enrolment assistance and doorstep support in remote rural areas.
Digital Monitoring: Digital dashboards, mobile/web platforms and the Department’s LoKoS system will monitor pension outreach, enrolment, service delivery and Pension Sakhi performance.
Pension Products:  The collaboration aims to promote pension products, including the National Pension System (NPS), among rural households with limited access to formal social security.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp for Sant Malukdas Ji 
In September 2026, Union Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Communications and Development released a commemorative postage stamp issued by the Department of Posts (DoP), Government of India (GoI), in honour of Sant Malukdas Ji during the Sant Samagam organised in his memory.
Highlights of the Commemorative Postage Stamp: 
Commemorative Stamp:  The stamp honours Sant Malukdas Ji’s legacy of devotion, knowledge, compassion and public welfare, connecting his spiritual heritage with national memory and future generations.
Cultural Heritage:  Highlights the  economic development and cultural heritage can progress together, with efforts to preserve and revive India’s spiritual and cultural heritage sites.
Viksit Bharat 2047:  He said Viksit Bharat 2047 should keep people at the centre through compassion, economic opportunities, technology, education and social welfare.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

TCS Partners with DGCX to Modernise Derivatives Market Infrastructure
In September 2026, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a strategic partnership with the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) to modernise and upgrade its market infrastructure system through a next-generation integrated solution covering trading, clearing, and surveillance platforms.

• The transformation programme aims to enhance DGCX’s operational efficiency, strengthen market resilience, and support expansion into emerging asset classes including digital and tokenised assets.

TCS–DGCX Technology Partnership:
Platform Deployment: TCS will deploy advanced Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) platforms, including TCS BaNCS™ for Market Infrastructure, Quartz™ for Surveillance, TCS BaNCS Securities Trading Platform, and Quartz Gateway to support integrated market operations and risk management for DGCX.
Market Coverage: The upgraded platform will support DGCX’s derivatives ecosystem across energy commodities, foreign currencies, equities, bullion, precious metals, and emerging assets such as crypto and tokenised instruments.
Strategic Goals: The partnership aims to strengthen regional and global trading infrastructure, enable faster derivatives product launches, improve risk management and surveillance systems, and accelerate digital transformation of exchange operations.
About TCS: It is a global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which was established in 1968 by Tata Sons and continues to operate as a flagship subsidiary of the Tata Group, with Natarajan Chandrasekaran serving as its current Chairman.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

IOA Announces Memorial Awards in Honour of Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana
In September 2026, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha announced two memorial awards named after veteran sports administrator late Raja Randhir Singh and shooting legend late Jaspal Rana.

• The announcement was made during the launch of a book on Rana titled ‘Maverick Jaspal’, co-authored by senior sports journalists S Kannan and G Rajaraman.

Awards in Detail
Honors: The Raja Randhir Singh Trophy will be awarded to the best male athlete of the Asian Games, while the Jaspal Rana Trophy will be awarded to the best female athlete of the Asian Games to honour their contribution to Indian sports.
Raja Randhir Singh: He served as the secretary general of the IOA from 1987 to 2012, for 25 years.

• He also served as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), passed away at the age of 79 in May 2026.

Jaspal Rana: Jaspal Rana, a pioneer of India shooting and renowned pistol coach, won a world-record gold in 25 meter (m) standard pistol at the 1994 ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) World Shooting Championship, won 15 commonwealth games medals (9 gold)  and 8 Asian Games medals (4 gold).

• He passed away at the age of 49 in June 2026.

SPORTS

India Clinches Record-Extending 8th Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Title after Defeating Sri Lanka 
The Indian Women’s Cricket Team won their record-extending 8th title in the 2026 Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final, a Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) cricket match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 13 September 2026, posting 183/5 and bowling Sri Lanka out for 111.
About Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026:
Edition: The 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup was the sixth edition of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup and the tenth overall Women’s Asia Cup.
Format: It is a biennial international cricket competition played in the Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) format.
Organizer: The tournament is organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Duration: The 2026 edition was held from 28 August to 13 September 2026.
Batting: Shafali Verma (68 off 39) named as Player of the Match and Smriti Mandhana (59 off 39) named as Top Performer, (each received Rs. 1 lakh) built a record 129-run opening partnership, with Verma scoring the fastest fifty in Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) Asia Cup history (24 balls, strike rate 174.35) and Mandhana reaching her half-century in 36 balls.

Colombia’s James Rodriguez Announces Retirement from International Football
In September 2026, Colombian footballer James Rodríguez announced his retirement from international football at the age of 35 years after a 15-year career with the Colombia national football team, following the 2026 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup campaign, concluding with 131 caps, 31 goals, and major global recognition.
About James Rodríguez:
Breakthrough: James Rodríguez debuted for Colombia in 2011 against Bolivia and rose to global fame at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he scored six goals to win the Golden Boot, led Colombia to their first quarter-final, and won the FIFA Puskás Award for his goal against Uruguay.
World Cups: Rodríguez played in the 2014, 2018, and 2026 FIFA World Cups, adding six goals and four assists after 2014, with his final appearance in 2026 ending in a Round of 16 exit against Switzerland without scoring.
Copa: He contributed significantly in Copa América tournaments, helping Colombia finish runners-up in 2024, featuring in 14 matches with one goal and eight assists and reaching the 2024 final.
Clubs: He represented major clubs including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Everton, Olympiakos, São Paulo, Rayo Vallecano, Club León, and Minnesota United, winning two Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League and two La Liga titles with Real Madrid.

World Athletics Confirms Nairobi as Host of 2029 Championships; UEFA Names Munich and Barcelona for 2028–2029 Champions League Finals
In September 2026, World Athletics (WA) President Sebastian Coe announced Nairobi, Kenya, as host of the World Athletics Championships 2029, marking the first-ever edition in Africa, following a council decision in Budapest, Hungary, highlighting Kenya’s global athletics dominance and infrastructure readiness.

• Nairobi will host the championships at an upgraded Africa Cup of Nations stadium after defeating bids from London (United Kingdom, UK) and Rome (Italy), with the event following a 10-day format and future editions set for  Beijing, China (2027) and Munich, Germany (2031).

About UEFA Champions League Finals 2028–2029:
Hosts: The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) selected Munich Football Arena, Germany, to host the 2028 final and Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, for the 2029 final, with Barcelona hosting for the first time since 1999.
Decision: The venues were finalised by UEFA’s executive committee in Thessaloniki, Greece, based on infrastructure, capacity, and readiness, with Munich as the sole bidder for 2028 and Barcelona’s redevelopment plans strengthening its 2029 bid.
Ecosystem: The 2029 final will precede the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup 2030 in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, while the UEFA assigned Europa League finals to Bucharest (Romania) and Belgrade (Serbia), Conference League finals to Turin (Italy) and Budapest (Hungary), and Women’s Champions League finals to Lyon (France) and Cardiff (Wales, UK).

OBITUARY

Former AP Deputy Chief Minister Alla Nani Passed Away
In September 2026, Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas, former Deputy Chief Minister (DyCM) of Andhra Pradesh(AP) , popularly known as ‘Alla Nani’, passed away at 56 in Visakhapatnam, AP.

• He was born on December 30, 1969, in Eluru, AP

About Alla Nani:
Career: Alla Nani entered politics with the Indian National Congress (INC), representing the Eluru Assembly constituency, AP, winning the 2004 and 2009 Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections and securing a third term in 2019.

• Later, he joined the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) and was appointed as the West Godavari district president in 2014.

Ministerial Role: Elected as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) under the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) quota in 2017.
Leadership: He served as the Deputy CM of AP and Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education from June 2019 to April 2022.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan’s Book  ‘A Century of Service – The RSS in 100 Acts of Seva’
In September 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled “A Century of Service – The RSS in 100 Acts of Seva” authored by Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov.) of Puducherry, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.
About the Book:
Insights: The book presents a collection of 100 acts of seva (service), highlighting the service initiatives associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) throughout its century-long journey.

• Theme: Nation-Building Through Character-Building

Significance: The book highlights social service initiatives, community support activities, and contributions towards nation-building, emphasising the role of seva (service), culture, and national consciousness in strengthening social responsibility and inspiring future generations.
Other Events: VP of India and President of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), C.P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) Celebrations of ICWA as an Institution of National Importance at Sapru House, New Delhi.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Democracy 2026 – September 15 
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Democracy (IDD) is observed globally on 15 September to promote awareness about democratic values and encourage governments to strengthen and uphold democracy.

• September 15, 2026 marks the 19th edition of the IDD, alongside the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
• IDD Theme 2026: “Bring human rights into focus”

Background:
Establishment: The IDD was initiated at the request of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the global organisation of national parliaments.
Declaration: On 15 September 1997, the IPU member parliaments adopted the Universal Declaration on Democracy during its 161st session in Cairo, Egypt, affirming democracy as an international standard and a fundamental human right.
UN Adoption: On 8 November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/62/7, declaring 15 September as the IDD.
First Observance: The IDD was first observed on 15 September 2008.

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2026 – September 16
The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, also known as World Ozone Day (WOD) or Global Ozone Day, is observed annually on 16 September to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and the effects of its depletion on global warming and climate change.

• 16th September 2026 marks the 32nd observance of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
• 2026 Theme: Global action for a cooler planet

Background: 
Resolution: On 19 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/49/114 declaring 16 September as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
First: The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was first observed on 16 September 1995.
Significance: The date marks the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.

STATE NEWS

UP Cabinet Approves 23 Development Proposals, Including Mathura Ethanol Plant and Toy Manufacturing Policy 2025
In September 2026, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath approved 23 key development proposals, including the establishment of an ethanol plant in Mathura district, and UP Toy Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2025, infrastructure development projects, and several welfare-oriented reforms aimed at employment generation and industrial growth.
Key Highlights of the approvals
Ethanol Plant: UP Cabinet approved restarting the closed sugar mill in Chhata tehsil of Mathura district after 19 years by establishing an ethanol plant, as the mill will produce ethanol from sugarcane and paddy, operate for 11 months annually, and generate 3.96 crore litres of ethanol every year.

• The project involves an investment of Rs. 200 crore, with warehouses and an industrial complex planned on the 96-acre premises, while sugar production will resume once sugarcane availability improves.

Toy Policy: The cabinet also approved the Toy Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2025 aims to attract domestic and global investment, promote the toy manufacturing industry, generate employment, and position UP as a toy manufacturing hub.
Projects: The cabinet approved the Chitrakoot Link Expressway (15.172 kilometer, km six-lane greenfield expressway in Mathura), a National Security Guard (NSG) regional centre at Milkipur in Ayodhya, 20% reservation for former Agniveers in jail warder recruitment, and a new university in Aligarh to strengthen higher education.
Reforms: It also cleared bus stand development in Siddharthnagar and Hardoi didtricts, reforms in Automatic Testing Centres (ATCs), rollout of smart schools, and concessional long-term loans up to Rs. 6 lakh at 6% interest for small and marginal farmers through the Uttar Pradesh Sahkari Gram Vikas Bank Ltd under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana.

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